FailedFiled Feb 2, 2026
Sponsor: Diane Linthicum
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In committee upon adjournment.
Mar 6, 2026
Summary
The bill mandates each Oregon hospital to form a nurse staffing committee with equal manager and direct‑care representation and to adopt a written staffing plan. It raises the nurse‑to‑patient limit on medical‑surgical units from four to five patients per RN and sets new civil‑penalty limits. The measure failed in the Senate and did not become law.
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